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progress spontaneously

[ˈprɑːɡres ˌspɒnˈteɪniəsli]
verb phrase
progredir espontaneamente
1. to advance or develop naturally without external pressure or planning; to move forward on one's own initiative
The project began to progress spontaneously once the team found their rhythm.
O projeto começou a progredir espontaneamente assim que a equipe encontrou seu ritmo.
2. to occur or happen naturally without deliberate effort or direction
Healing progressed spontaneously after the initial treatment.
A cura progrediu espontaneamente após o tratamento inicial.
Synonyms
advance naturallydevelop on its ownevolve naturallyunfold spontaneouslyproceed naturally
Antonyms
progress forciblybe forced forwardrequire directionneed external pressure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
progredir espontaneamente
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
evoluir por conta própria
common alternative phrasing
São Paulo
progredir naturalmente
frequently used variant
Portugal
progredir espontaneamente
standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

move at your own pace
go with the flow
take on a life of its own
find its own level
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